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Overview

  • 19 references 17 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Japanese; learning German
  • 33, Male
  • Member since 2017
  • Diablo Burger
  • Northern Arizona University
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

Hosting and traveling have had an enormous impact on my life, so I am planning to immerse myself in new languages, cultures, and people as often as I can.

At the moment my strongest passions are tea, exploring my city, and getting involved around town. I'd love to introduce you to local spots around Portland, true tea, craft beer, darts, or longboarding if you have the time and interest!

僕は日本語がぺらぺらじゃないけど、3年間ぐらい勉強しています。2年前小坂で留学していました、ほんまに (笑)。喋ってみましょうか。

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Helping travelers from around the globe by introducing them to the best my city and local culture have to offer. I also hope to experience hosts unique perspectives on their city, life, and culture.

Interests

  • books
  • darts
  • live music
  • electronic music
  • cycling
  • philosophy
  • road trips
  • urban exploration
  • tea
  • meeting people
  • film
  • science fiction
  • longboarding
  • craft beer
  • japan
  • retro gaming
  • vinyl records
  • nights out

Music, Movies, and Books

Anything science fiction, electronic, old school, eclectic

Music: Com Truise, KKB, Jungle, Half・Alive, chiptune, international funk, edm

Movies: Blade Runner, Lost in Translation, Enter the Void, 80's action sci-fi, A24, Wes Anderson, Tarantino

Television: Black Mirror, Maniac, The Expanse, Cowboy Bebop

Games: Fallout, Catan

Books: Metro 2033, Neuromancer, pulp sci-fi, anything Philip K Dick

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Was one of very few Americans waving our flag in a crowd of 100,000 during Sziget 2018.

Teach, Learn, Share

Northeast Portland has developed its own unique local culture and nightlife away from the downtown noise. Within walking distance is Alberta Street, Mississippi Ave, and Broadway, which all have their own unique charm.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My experience with western U.S. culture and travel. A locals perspective on my city, craft beer, tea, local and regional attractions, local food, good people, bar games and a cozy place to stay!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Germany, Hungary, Mexico, Norway, South Korea

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States

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